Cecily in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story follows Cecily and Andrew. Andrew is a pop star and Cecily is an actress. She was excited when she got to move to the city for a job on a soap opera. This meant she could be closer to Andrew. But she quickly learns, this business isn’t for the faint of heart. Will Cecily make it?
Afflicted Love by Autumn Sand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a M/M romance novel and is 194 pages in length. This story follows Kyle and Lyle. Both had a traumatic, abusive past. Once they met, they were inseparable. As they became older, feelings started to emerge. Kyle had to leave but swore he would come back for Lyle. A tragedy in the family brings them back together and it’s time to face each other.
Afflicted Love by Autumn Sand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a M/M romance novel and is 194 pages in length. This story follows Kyle and Lyle. Both had a traumatic, abusive past. Once they met, they were inseparable. As they became older, feelings started to emerge. Kyle had to leave but swore he would come back for Lyle. A tragedy in the family brings them back together and it’s time to face each other.
I’ll Love You Tomorrow by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the third and final novel in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy and is 282 pages in length. This story follows Lauren and Mitch. These two have known each other since they were incredibly young. Fast forward a couple of decades and they are now a few years into their marriage. For some reason Mitch has become distant so Lauren focuses more on her restaurant. Until that gets destroyed in a fire and now, she is left with nothing. Pick this up today to find out what happens!
Breach of Trust by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the eighth book in The Madeline Dawkins series and is 405 pages in length. This story follows Private Investigator Madeline on her adventures. Her and her PI husband, Mike, land three cases all at once. An extortion case, a missing person case, and an ugly divorce. How will she be able to manage this all! This is one of those books where you will not be able to put it down.
Breach of Trust by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the eighth book in The Madeline Dawkins series and is 405 pages in length. This story follows Private Investigator Madeline on her adventures. Her and her PI husband, Mike, land three cases all at once. An extortion case, a missing person case, and an ugly divorce. How will she be able to manage this all! This is one of those books where you will not be able to put it down.
Braving Lily: An Opposites Attract Rock Star Romance by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the 7th book in this series and is 267 pages in length. This story follows Lily and Rhys. Lily is worn out and needs a break. So, she auctions off a date with herself. They guy doesn’t even bother to show up. Nobody does this to her. She’s a famous rockstar! Rhys mother is the one that won the auction for her son. He’s not into it. His marriage failed and he’s not about to go down that road again.
Spirit Guide by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the third book in the Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries series. A nobleman’s daughter has went missing and Elinor and Tristan team up to find out why. As she investigates, she finds that an old rival may have something to do with it – so she decides to go it alone. Elinor stumbles upon something amiss with the Society. Tristan finds out Elinor has now gone missing, and he needs to find out who and why. If you love ghost mysteries, this series is for you!
Evan by Toni Denise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the 2nd book in the Billionaire Blind Dates. This is a contemporary romance novel and is 208 pages in length. This story follows Evan and Kayla. Kayla owns Blind Date, a dating app and restaurant where people can meet. Evan is a silent partner and loves reaping the benefits. However, neither of them have ever used the app for themselves. Evan’s friend challenge him to use it, but he has to have at least 4 dates before he can walk away. Date number 3 ghosts him and he doesn’t know why.
The 45th Parallel by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the 6th book in the Antipodes series and is 340 pages in length. This story follows Caitlin and Seraphin from their POV. They grew up on Lewis and were created to make sure the human race survives. A virus has taken out most of the planet, but they are immune as they were created to resettle the world. But what if they don’t want to? Follow these two on their many adventures. I’ve read the previous books and thought they were done – I was pleasantly surprised to see this!
My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story follows Jasmine and James. Jasmine is the owner of Divine Events, a catering company that caters to the social elite. She keeps herself busy with her work, friends, and school so she doesn’t think about her past. James comes from a well-off family. He’s not like them. He’s a former alcoholic who is determined to turn his life around. Problem is, he has a contract to marry someone and now he has eyes for Jasmine.
Handle With Care by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book in the Chase Care series and is 520 pages in length. This story follows Dr. Hunter Montgomery and Dr. Selma Bryant. Dr. Montgomery lost his partner and then becomes the Chief Medical Officer. Who knew the past would come crashing back in. Dr. Bryant served in the Army and then ends up in Dr. Montgomery’s OR. Dr. Bryant leaves to help render care at an African refugee camp, but can she run far enough away from Dr. Montgomery?
Falling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story takes place in Buckeye Falls, Ohio. Ginny returns to her hometown from New York to help her dad. All she wants to do is help her dad and not partake in any holiday anything. She ends up getting roped into helping with a Christmas jubilee where her ex is also a planner. Ugh, the last thing she wanted to do was to have anything to do with him. Max, her ex, still loves her. Can he be a part of her life again?
Falling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story takes place in Buckeye Falls, Ohio. Ginny returns to her hometown from New York to help her dad. All she wants to do is help her dad and not partake in any holiday anything. She ends up getting roped into helping with a Christmas jubilee where her ex is also a planner. Ugh, the last thing she wanted to do was to have anything to do with him. Max, her ex, still loves her. Can he be a part of her life again?
After She Became a Lady by Wareeze Woodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story follows Lord Robert and Lady Laurel and is 274 pages in length. Shortly after marriage, Lord Robert is called away to the war in Spain. While he is gone, strange things start to happen. Lady Laurel must share the roll of Lady with Lord Robert’s sister and that does not go over well. As Laurel was only 17, she must grow up very fast in her new role. Now with her husband off at war, she is now alone. What will happen when he returns? Will he be the same?
I Love You Today by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is book 2 of 2 in The Trading Heartbeats Trilogy and is 287 pages in length. Austin fell in love with Mavis, but she was not meant to be his. He leaves for Chicago in hopes of leaving the heartache behind. There he meets Casey. She is everything he is not and that is exactly what he needs. But a promotion would send him back home – does he pick the job or the girl?
A Christmas to Remember: An Anthology from 5 Prince Publishing by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book consists of 7 HEA Christmas stories by Bernadette Marie, Ann Swann, Amy Gale, S.J. Reisner Jessica Mehring, Emily Bybee, and Emersyn Kane. What a great collection! Each story has its own characters and are unique to each author. This is one of those books where you will need to settle down in front of the fire with a cup of hot cocoa and immerse yourself into these stories for the evening. I love reading these types of books that have multiple stories in them. If you are looking for a reason to get into the holiday spirit, look no farther!
A Christmas to Remember: An Anthology from 5 Prince Publishing by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book consists of 7 HEA Christmas stories by Bernadette Marie, Ann Swann, Amy Gale, S.J. Reisner Jessica Mehring, Emily Bybee, and Emersyn Kane. What a great collection! Each story has its own characters and are unique to each author. This is one of those books where you will need to settle down in front of the fire with a cup of hot cocoa and immerse yourself into these stories for the evening. I love reading these types of books that have multiple stories in them. If you are looking for a reason to get into the holiday spirit, look no farther!
Cooked: The Chef Blows Her Lid by Cari Schaeffer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Olivia is a young chef that enjoys cooking for people. She had everything anyone could ever want. Then she finds out her husband is cheating on her. She leaves and gets a job in a small restaurant as a bartender. She intends to save her money and open her own restaurant. This was a fun, little story that keeps you entwined in it.
Cooked: The Chef Blows Her Lid by Cari Schaeffer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Olivia is a young chef that enjoys cooking for people. She had everything anyone could ever want. Then she finds out her husband is cheating on her. She leaves and gets a job in a small restaurant as a bartender. She intends to save her money and open her own restaurant. This was a fun, little story that keeps you entwined in it.
Breathe Underwater by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story is 503 pages long and follows Evelyn and Damian. They have a past together. Evelyn worked hard to move on. Damian did also. Until one day she comes back into his life. The problem is, he is with the mafia and if he is not careful, he could end up dead and so could she. Can they stay apart and live with that decision or can they come together and be safe at the same time?
Sessrumnir by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is such a great series! The author did a fantastic job of making the characters seem so real. There is a little bit of everything in this series, so that alone makes it a must read for anyone. With everything that has happened, they are trying to look to the future and create a new normal. It has been six years since Caim has ended. Children are being attacked and they must now come together to save their family. Now is the time to end this once and for all.
Jake by Toni Denise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book in the Billionaire Blind Dates series. This story follows Jake and Lauren. Jake was tired of women seeing him only for his money. There happens to be a new blind dating service so him and his friends sign up. Everything is done using an app and the dinner dates are done a very dimly lit room. Lauren cannot stand rich men because all the ones she has encountered has treated them as if they should bow down to them. She ends up being roped into a blind date – with Jake. Sparks fly immediately, but what will happen when she finds out who he really is?
I’m Not Your Difference by Theresa Sederholt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the fourth book in the Fitz series. This story follows Andy and Stephen, two homosexual males who have a past. Andy is the single father of Stella. Andy has Parkinson’s disease and his adopted daughter is deaf. Stephen did not want to raise Stella and top it off with Andy’s disease, it was too overwhelming for him, so he left. Stephen and Andy agree to meet. Andy just wanted closure, but clearly Stephen’s heart has not moved on. Now he must find a way to get them back. Now they are dealing with a serial killer – of gay men. Such an emotional read but a really, really good one too!
Ashes of Sin and Stardust by Lindsay Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story follows Reuben and Alice and is 1,139 pages in length. Reuben has been looking for his one and only almost all his life. But when he finds her, she is not at all what he thought she would be. Alice is done with men. When Reuben walks into her life, all bets are off. Both have their past demons. But can they handle each other?
Key To His Heart by Kristina Beck
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a romance novel and is 354 pages in length. This story follows Katrina and TJ. Katrina is a pregnant and divorced artist who has just recently moved to a small town. TJ is a high school teacher that used to play pro football and has moved back to his hometown. Katrina is just looking for a new start and TJ is looking for forever. This was such a sweet read.
Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second book in the Astoria Bay Thunder series and is 237 pages in length. Who doesn’t love a good frenemies to lovers story? This story follows Bridger and Tia. Tia meets Bridger while helping on a photo shoot. You can already feel the sparks pop but there is no way she wants anything to do with him. Bridger needs to get his act together before his lifestyle brings him crumbling down. Will Tia take down her wall enough to let Bridger in?
Burned by Fire by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story is 129 pages in length and follows Sol, a recently retired fire fighter, and Ember, a new fire fighter. Ember has always had a crush on Sol but never explored it due to him being her mentor. Sol was injured and was forced to retire and is dealing with that in a bad way. Now that he is retired, she decides it is about time to explore those feelings. But will her career get in the way?
As Close to Perfect by Maria Jane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story follows Bree and is 354 pages in length. Bree’s heart has been broken one too many times. Now she has developed a “no dating jocks” rule along with a slew of other rules she has made up to avoid heart break again. She meets Nate. Although he is hot, he fits the description of exactly what she needs to avoid. Then she meets Steven. He seems to be exactly what she is looking for. She stays friends with Nate while she dates other guys, only to find herself seeing Nate for the someone she is actually looking for. This poor girl had been through the wringer with guys, so it is easy to see why she has her rules, but ultimately, her rules kept her from Nate.
Collateral Damage: A Second Chance Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the sixth book in the series and is 202 pages in length. This story follows Trey and Hailey. Trey is a surgeon but also works for the mafia. He has liked Hailey from the first moment he laid eyes on her but walked away because it was not the right time. Someone kidnapped Hailey and now he will do anything to get her back. This book screams chemistry!
